Charles Edward Michael, 99, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia passed away on November 25, 2023 at the Berkeley Springs Health Care Center. Charles (Ed) was born on October 15, 1924 to Charles W. Michael and Ottie B. Shade Michael in Berkeley Springs. He served in the United States Navy during[Read More…]
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Richard Lee Harrington, Sr. 1946-2023
Richard Lee “Rick” Harrington, Sr., age 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, Va. Born September 5, 1946 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Donald Earl and Helen Louise Main Harrington. He was[Read More…]
Sheree Lynn Farris 1958-2023
Sheree Lynn Farris, age 65, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center. Born September 27, 1958 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, she was the daughter of Bobby Thomas and Rita Maxine Parlette Farris both of Berkeley Springs. She attended Hope Community[Read More…]
Regions, LLC expanding its food service, benefit of Southern West Virginia Business Idea Pitch Competition Award
WV Press Association BECKELY, W.Va. – Matthew Moore, owner of Regions, LLC, earned third place in the recent Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition with his plan for a cloud-based kitchen and mobile unit to deliver fresh regional menu items to local residents. His business pitch resonated with the[Read More…]
Mon Health’s Progressing Through Postpartum Program wins Excellence Award by the West Virginia Rural Health Association
WV Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mon Health Progressing ThroughPostpartum Program (P3) was recently awarded the West Virginia Rural Health Association(WVRHA) Award for Excellence in Rural Health. Through Mon Health’s P3 Program, mothers are screened before, during, and after pregnancyfor any indication of anxiety, depression, or mood disorder. This[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine building bridges to medical education around the Mountain State
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — If one looks around the hospitals throughout the state of West Virginia, they’ll find multiple graduates of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in their ranks, WVSOM President James Nemitz said. The school desires the opportunity to have a statewide impact.[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle schools receive $85,000 in grants from Community Foundation
This fall, the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) awarded nearly $85,000 to Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan County schools through their Education and Mini Grants for Teachers program. 129 grants were awarded to educators at forty-seven schools across the Eastern Panhandle. 94 Mini Grants totaling nearly $35,000 were given to[Read More…]
Attendance has gone up in county schools, officials tell school board
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Middle School Principal Jamie Harris gave a presentation on the middle school’s academic and climate goals and progress at the November 7 Morgan County School Board meeting. The school has 437 students — 237 boys and 200 girls. The school’s strategic plan goals are to[Read More…]
Invasive spotted lanternfly continues to expand its range; pest officials ask for public’s help
by Kate Evans The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range as it threatens fruit trees, hardwood trees and crops in many states, including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The spotted lanternfly was first sighted in Berkeley[Read More…]
Residents can submit photos to WV Military & First Responder trees
Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2023 Military and First Responder recognition trees Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two[Read More…]
